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VEHICLE SEARCH

As in the case of personal search, vehicle search is also a major deterrent for any wrongful activity by an individual trying to enter or exit any premises with wrongful intentions. Hence, it is important that it is completed properly and successfully. Vehicle search gains importance to make the persons or property safe from any miscreants having nefarious plans to attack a sensitive area. Vehicle search is thus a very important activity of physical security requiring special attention and care. Vehicle Search will have different purpose of checking a vehicle at IN Gate and at OUT Gate respectively. Reason of Vehicle Search at IN / OUT Door / Gate :- Deny access to prohibited / restricted articles. Deny section of any restricted synthetic compounds / drugs inside the reason. Prevent any pilferage of material goods. Prevent loss of classified / important document. Deter attempt of any crime by utilizing vehicle like kidnapping / rape etc. Check for any reported item as per report. Carry...

RULES OF SEARCH

Request authorization to look before initiation. Males will be looked by a male just and females by a female searcher only. Be firm however polite during search and don't engage in any contention/argument. Search start to finish in arrangement. Scan in a different space for security. When required,  it is very important to have an independent witness. Request that the individual be looked in advance assuming he is in control of any organization's property. Carryout search appropriately/properly and with complete focus. Make section to record assuming that anything is found and kept. Door Out Pass should be signed by an approved individual as it were. Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTube ,   Google Business ,   WhatsApp

POSSIBLE HIDING PLACES ON A PERSON

MALE BODY SEARCH Inside hat, cap, hair. Inside shoulder pads. Inside the collar. All pockets on shirt / pant. Behind neck tie. Under the shirt / jacket   Inside coat lining. Arm pits. Taped to arms.  Full back for anything taped. Inside waist band/belt. Cuff and under wrist watch. Inside the wallet. Around under a crotch. Ankles inside socks. Shoes and soles. In books / papers / stationary box. Key & pad. FEMALE BODY SEARCH Hair knot, inside hair. Shoulder pad. Inside the collar. Lapels. All pockets in shirt / pants. Inside lining of coat. Arm pits.  Bosom. Full back side and bra straps. Inside belt / waistband. Hips. Inside thigh, if anything taped. Behind the knees and thighs. Trouser hem, socks. Shoes and heels. Paper magazine and books / stationary. Hand bag. Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTube ,   Google Business ,   WhatsApp

Caution During Search / Frisking

Search / frisking of a person is a sensitive task and can cause embarrassing situations, if not carried out professionally. Following precautions will help in making the task easier and acceptable to the environment :- Search of Females Search  of females and their belonging must be carried out by a female searcher only. Search should be done in a separate enclosure. If trained female searched is not available then one of the female employees may be detailed for the task. Search of Headgear / Turban The headgear / turbans will be examined merely by pressing and not by removing it. If a searcher has reason to suspect that an article may be concealed in the headgear then that person should be directed to rigorous search room. Search of Security Staff / Employees They will be searched only if management especially orders to do so If ordered the security personnel will be searched at the time of leaving after duty hours. They will also be subject to search while entering the factory. ...

PERSONAL SEARCH & FRISKING

Personal search is a sensitive issue. It needs preparing/training of security personnel and their awareness about personal issues and sensitivities. A 'personal search' is a local authority search conducted by a private company, unlike an 'official search', which is done by the chamber. A senior security staff should be point by point to oversee such activity/operation. Certain sensitive / important establishments like government mints, strong rooms storing currency, bullion, jewelry, ammunition stores, currency printing press, pharmaceutical companies etc. have stringent policies for rigorous checking and searching of their employees. FRISKING OF PERSONS Methods of search / frisking following methods are techniques are carried out for checking / frisking :- Visual methods ask the person to display his belongings for observing and checking. Hand frisking is done by passing your hands over a person's body to search for hidden weapons, drugs or valuable etc. Using met...

SEARCH & SCREENING EQUIPMENT

Metal Detector : Metal detector /indicator is a portable device that responds to metal that may not be obviously visible. A metal detector is an electronic instrument which detects the presence of metal close by. Metal detectors / locators are useful for finding metal in corporations hidden within objects, or metal objects covered underground. These can be classified as Hand Held Metal Detectors (HHMD) and Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD) and are used to identify any metallic object like pistol / revolver, knife etc. hidden by a criminal on his individual or in his things.  These devices are principally utilized at passage of the premises of airport, hotels, malls, metro stations, security gates / offices of establishments etc. Door frame metal detector radiates sound and light when a individual carrying metallic object passes through it after which the individual is exposed to physical search and frisking. Screening Equipment / X-Ray Machines : At all airports, hotels, malls, m...

Screening and Search

The aim of screening and search is to prevent wrongful entry of persons and vehicles, inside the premises, deny prohibited/ restricted articles proposed to be carried inside. People screening is the act of searching people before allowing access to a protected zone, for example at airports, court houses, jails, or museums.  Individuals screening electronic items are utilized to identify hid weapons, explosives. Prohibited Items : These are commonly recorded things like weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosive, banned chemicals, inflammable material such as petrol, kerosene oil, gases etc. which are forbidden to be taken in a premises. Unauthorized / Restricted Items : These things are illegal by association's policies and instructions which may include mobile sets, cigarette, lighter, sharp edge tools, property and other material. It is imperative to ensure that the security guard has fair knowledge about the latest gadgets used in the electronic security system for inquiry, cont...